1250 County Route 351 Preston Hollow, NY 12471
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,145 sqft
Price per Sqft $337
MLS Listing ID 873203
Style Colonial,Farmhouse
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Rental Info No
Year Built 1890
Annual Tax Amount $6,129
Lot Size 11.800 Acres
Acres 11.8
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source onekey2
Property Description
Nestled within the expansive Hyuck Nature Preserve, Rensselaerville is a pristine White Pine village dating to circa 1820, renowned for its stunning historic homes and natural beauty. The Preserve offers miles of managed trails, a breathtaking 300-foot waterfall (plus a hidden cascade), and exclusive summer swimming and boating memberships for residents—with lifeguards and lessons for children. Its ecological research center hosts seasonal nature programs, focusing on local flora, wildlife, and aquatic life.
The vibrant village community centers around Conkling Hall, a cultural hub for music, theater, yoga, and Pilates. Nearby, the village boasts a community food store, restaurant, library, and year-round events and galas that celebrate local arts and fellowship. Since the pandemic, Rensselaerville has attracted a thriving community of artists and like-minded residents. Surrounded by state nature trails, it's an ideal destination for hikers, bird watchers, and dog walkers, with supermarkets conveniently located in Greenville and New Scotland.
Set on 11.8 lush acres, this historic home benefits from serene walking trails, streams, and ponds that attract diverse wildlife and birds. The gardens feature abundant perennials, expansive lawns, fragrant honey locust and black walnut trees—creating a tranquil, Eden-like summer retreat. An organic vegetable garden lies just above the house, maintained with sustainable practices.
Built around 1820 during the village's heyday as a felt-making center powered by nearby waterfalls and white pine forests, this home once served as the town apothecary—digging here has unearthed fascinating relics. Designed to capture natural light throughout the day with classic 8-over-8 mullioned sash windows and double exposures, it was meticulously restored by the historic specialist behind The Thomas Cole House. Original “witches hat” door hardware, period fireplaces, and wide-board white pine floors grace the living rooms, preserving the authentic charm of this exquisite Federal-era residence.
Location
State NY
County Albany County
Rooms
Basement Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Interior
Interior Features First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Waterfront Description Pond,Stream
View Panoramic
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage false
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Landscaped
Foundation Stone
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Structure Type Frame
Schools
Elementary Schools Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elem Sch
Middle Schools Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior Hs
High Schools Berne-Knox-Westerlo
School District Berne-Knox-Westerlo
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None